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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has appealed to farmers to adopt best agricultural practices for maximizing crop production during the kharif season
Appreciating the dedication of the farming community during Covid-19 lockdown, Shri Tomar says in a letter to farmers that agricultural production has become the pivot of the country’s economy; agriculture and villages are at the centre of Atmanirbhar Bharat
Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has appealed to farmers to grow different varieties of crops keeping in view the type of farmland in order to make farming a gainful activity. In a letter to the farmers of the country, Shri Tomar has said that with the onset of monsoon in most parts of the country, sowing of crops has also been completed in many places, and is in process in other areas. Shri Tomar says in his letter that he is communicating with the farmers to exhort them to adopt best agricultural practices in order to maximize production.
Appreciating that farmers in the country have completed their agricultural work with responsibility and dedication even during the difficult time of the lockdown which affected industries and businesses, the Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country is dealing effectively with the Coronavirus crisis since the past three months. The rabi crops were harvested and selling procedure completed without any hindrance. Agricultural production has become the pivot of the country’s economy.
Shri Tomar has in his communication, written of a number of good agricultural practices such as best methods of growing paddy which is the main crop in the kharif season, control of weeds, use of biopesticides, organic manure and vermicompost, ridge and furrow method of crop planting, seed treatment of pulses with rhizobium bacteria, balanced use of nitrogenous fertilizers along with potash and phosphorus in accordance with soil health card, and using best irrigation methods. The Minister has dealt with the requirements of different regions of the country individually in great detail in his letter.
Summing up, the Minister says that by adopting better crop management practices, agricultural production can be increased manifold. It is essential to plan beforehand, make correct decisions and implement them in the field. Quoting the slogan given by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi - “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan”, Shri Tomar has stressed that the Prime Minister has visualized an Atmanirbhar or self-reliant India keeping agriculture and villages at the centrestage. We must ensure an abundant kharif crop. In the present situation, farmers are shouldering an immense responsibility of increasing agricultural production not just for their own welfare but for the welfare of the whole country.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 192.52 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,841
- Active cases stand at 0.03%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 1,635 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,26,00,737
- 1,675 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 84.74 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,07,626 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurates SAI Regional Centre in Zirakpur, says aim is to build more world-class training facilities across India
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju virtually inaugurated Sports Authority of India’s  new Regional Centre in Zirakpur, Punjab today which will now act as one of the main SAI centres for the northern belt of India.
During the event,Shri Rijiju congratulated the coaches and athletes who would be training at the new centre and said that once the COVID -19 situation is better he will personally visit the centre.
“The northern belt of India covers a huge region, right from Jammu and Kashmir and Leh to Himachal Pradesh and we are doing a lot of development in this region with the aim of building world-class sporting facilities in India. This is being done especially keeping our young athletes in mind, who are the future of this country and will have a big role to play in making India a sporting nation.”Shri Rijiju added.
The Zirakpur Regional Centre’s administrative block has been built by the Central Public Works Department  and several other sporting facilities will be added soon.
The virtual launch ceremony was attended by over 300 participants including Punjab Sports Director Shri DPS Kharbanda, Director General SAI, Shri Sandip Pradhan, Secretary SAI, Shri Rohit Bhardwaj, various SAI regional directors, coaches and athletes, among others.
Ministry of Defence
EXERCISE COPE INDIA 2023
Exercise Cope India 23, a bilateral Air Exercise between the Indian Air Force  and the United States Air Force  is being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh , Kalaikunda and Agra. The exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding between the two Air Forces and share their best practices.
The first phase of exercise has commenced today. This phase of the exercise will focus on air mobility and will involve transport aircraft and Special Forces assets from both the Air Forces. Both sides will field the C-130J and C-17 aircraft, with the USAF operating an MC-130J, as well. The exercise also includes the presence of Japanese Air Self Defence Force aircrew, who will participate in the capacity of observers.
Special Service and Features
State-Level Workshop for Village Level Entrepreneurs of Common Service Centres
CSC e-Govemance Services India Limited, an SPV incorporated by Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  , is organising a Workshop for Village Level Entrepreneurs  of CSCS at the State level tomorrow . The inaugural ceremony and workshop will be conducted at 10.30 AM at Boban Residency, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram. The workshop is part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations by MeitY
Village Level Entrepreneurs  of Kerala will be the delegates to attend the workshop. As of now there are nearly 5000 active CSCS , enabling service support in the State. Best performing VLEs will be facilitated at the function. The workshop will focus on needy enterprising entrepreneurs and will also include training sessions by senior officials from service sectors such as banking, insurance and tele-law.
CSC e Govemance Services India Limited implements the schemes envisaged under the Digital India flagship programme of Government of India. Common Service Centres are envisaged as ICT-enabled centres for delivery of various G2C , B2C  and other services to the people, with a focus on rural poor. G2C services are made accessible anywhere across the country through Digital Seva Portal . CSCs focus on more than 200 most demanded services like banking, insurance, pension, education, agri-services . Presently, more than 75% of Akshaya entrepreneurs also deliver these services by securing CSC ID.
Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is celebrating State Level Iconic Week of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav from 29 November to 05 December, 2021 on the occasion of 75 years of our Independence.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
HOSTELS FOR SC, ST AND OBC STUDENTS
However, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing schemes for Construction of hostels as under:-
i. Construction of hostels for OBC Boys and Girls; a component of Umbrella scheme namely “PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme For Vibrant India For OBCs And Others” .
ii. Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana ; a component of Umbrella scheme namely “ Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna’ .
Under the Scheme, State Governments, UT Administrations and the Institution of repute ranked in the latest NIRF  rankings of Ministry of Education are eligible for financial assistance.During the last three years, this Department has not received any complete proposal for construction of hostels from the Government of Rajasthan for any district including Alwar.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to deliver video address in an event to dedicate seven new Defence Companies to the Nation on 15th October
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver video address in an event organized by the Defence Ministry, to dedicate the seven new Defence Companies to the Nation, on 15th October, 2021 at around 12:10 PM.
Defence Minister, MoS Defence and representatives from the Defence industry associations will be present on the occasion.
About 7 New Defence companies
The Government has decided to convert Ordnance Factory Board from a Government Department into seven 100% Government owned corporate entities, as a measure to improve self-reliance in the defence preparedness of the country. This move will bring about enhanced functional autonomy, efficiency and will unleash new growth potential and innovation.
The seven new Defence companies that have been incorporated are: Munitions India Limited ; Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited ; Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited ; Troop Comforts Limited ; Yantra India Limited ; India Optel Limited ; and Gliders India Limited .
Ministry of Home Affairs
Law and Order Situation in Jammu and Kashmir
The number of terrorist incidents have reduced during 2020 by 59% as compared to 2019 and 32% upto June 2021 in comparison with corresponding period upto June, 2020. Shops and business establishments, public transport, Government Offices, educational and health institutions, etc. are functioning normally in UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and has taken various measures, such as strengthening of security apparatus, strict enforcement of law against anti-national elements, intensified cordon and search operations to effectively deal with the challenges posed by the terrorist organisations. Security Forces also keep a close watch on persons who attempt to provide support to terrorists and initiate action against them. The Government has also continuously encouraged policies to mainstream the youth, including providing employment opportunities to wean them away from militancy. Adequate strength of Forces are deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for augmenting the Counter Insurgency grid, strengthening Internal Security and maintaining law & order.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Mines
Union Minister of Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi Urges NALCO
To Provide Handloom Fabrics Worth Rs. 7,500/ To the Employees to Commemorate
India’s 75 Years of Independence Being Celebrated as "Azadi Ka Amirt Mahotsav"
Union Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi urged NALCO, a CPSE under the Ministry of Mines today to provide handloom fabrics worth Rs. 7,500/- to all its employee to commemorate India’s 75 years of Independence being celebrated as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Shri Joshi was speaking with Team NALCO virtually and congratulated the Navaratna CPSE on the brilliant performance in the financial year 2020-21 and for continuing the tempo of success in the first quarter of 2021-22.
“On the urge of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to encourage handlooms, I advise NALCO to join hands in the mission to promote handloom by providing handloom fabrics worth Rs. 7500/- to each employee to commemorate 75years of Independence,” Shri Joshi said in his address.
Shri Joshi said that NALCO has turned the narrative in its favour and stormed back with greater vigour, resilience and determination in FY 2020-21 to take head on the challenges posed by the dynamic business environment and the ongoing COVID pandemic across the globe. The Company has achieved nine fold increase in profits in 2020-21 to earn a Rs.1300 crore in net profits. NALCO has also posted a net profit of Rs.348 crore in the first quarter of ongoing fiscal 2021-22, compared to Rs.17 crore in Q1 of 2020-21. This is indeed in sync with the company’s tagline “Ordinary People with Extraordinary Attitude.”
“It gives me a sense of confidence that the sincerity and hard work of all employees of NALCO will pay better dividend in the long run realizing the Prime Minister’s dream of a “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. As a responsible corporate citizen, NALCO’s support and extending helping hand at the time of need to fight against COVID also demonstrates its commitment to the nation.” said Shri Joshi.
NALCO CMD Shri Sridhar Patra, the Company’s Directors, representatives of Unions and employees were present in thevirtual meeting.
NALCO is a Navaratna CPSE under Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India. The company is India’s leading producer and exporter of alumina and aluminium. The company has integrated and diversified operations in mining, metal and power.
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Ministry of Power
Power minister approves major relief measures for power sector
Union power ministry to ensure 24×7 electricity supply during lockdown
Payment security to be reduced by 50 percent
3 months moratorium on Discoms to make payment to Gencos and transmission licensees
Despite the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic, the whole workforce of the power sector – generation, transmission, distribution and system operations - is working round the clock to keep all homes and establishments lighted.Shri R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of Power, has said that in this time of crisis, the Ministry of Power is committed to provide 24x7 supply of electricity to all consumers.
Around 70% of power generation is from coal based power plants. In order to maintain the continuity of supply of coal by domestic coal companies and transportation by railways, the ministry is in touch with the Ministries of Railways and Coal.
Due to the lockdown, consumers are unable to pay their dues to the Distribution Companies . This has affected the liquidity position of the Discoms thereby impairing their ability to pay to the generating and transmission companies. In this context, Shri R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of Power has approved significant relief measures for power sector .The following decisions have been taken to ease the liquidity problems of the Discoms –
- CPSU Generation / Transmission Companies will continue supply/ transmission of electricity even to Discoms which have large outstanding dues to the Generation / Transmission companies. During the present emergency there will be no curtailment of supply to any DISCOM.
- Till 30th June 2020 the payment security mechanism to be maintained by the Distribution Companies with the Generating Companies for dispatch of power shall be reduced by fifty percent.
- Directions have been issued to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to provide a moratorium of three months to Discoms to make payments to generating companies and transmission licensees and not to levy penal rates of late payment surcharge. State Governments are being requested to issue similar directions to State Electricity Regulatory Commissions.
Ministry of Railways
Railways’Gold Rush at Gold Coast
While India is having one of the best runs at CWG 2018, less known is the Indian Railways contribution in this outstanding effort. Railway Sports Promotion Board’s  49 athletes and 4 coaches formed a part of the Indian continent in Weightlifting, Wrestling, Hockey, Athletics and Basketball and gymnastics forming around one fourth of the total contingent. Almost entire women hockey team comprised of Railway girls
It is a matter of great pride that forming 25% of the Indian contingent, RSPB athletes clinched 40% of the total golds won by India. In all the Railway athletes won 10 Golds, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze medals in these CWG games.
In Wrestling 7 railway wrestlers formed a part of the Indian team and every single one of them bagged medals for India a whopping 100% strike rate !!!. 5 Gold medals were won by Sushil Kumar, Rahul Aware, Sumit Malik , Bajrang and Vinesh while Sakshi Malik and Kiran bagged Bronze.
In Weightlifting 6 out of the 10 Railways’ lifters won a medal for India… 5 of them Gold. While Mirabai Chanu, Sangita Chanu, Poonam Yadav, Satish Sivalingam and RV Rahul got India the gold; Pradeep bagged a Silver.
In Boxing Manoj Kumar of Railways won a Bronze medal and Navjeet Dhillon put up a spirited performance winning a Bronze in Discuss throw.
The Railway Sports Promotion Board, which celebrates 90 years of its inception later in 2018, has been doing a yeoman’s job in promoting and nurturing sports in India. Not only does it provide a sustainable source of livelihood through its liberal recruitment policies, but also nurtures the sportspersons with round the year training, camps, diet, medical support and in their post playing years grooms them into coaches and technical support team. With an excellent infrastructure spread throughout the country and its in-house team of coaches and support staff, it provides an unparalleled sports eco system for the 29 games disciplines under its belt.
It is no surprise therefore, that in any international event nearly more than a fourth of the athletes are from Railways contributing to a substantial chunk of medals for India. Railways coaches, technical officials and support staff form the backbone of the National federations.
As far as Women’s Sports in India is concerned it would be no exaggeration to say that RSPB single handedly has supported the rise of Women's Sports in India thus empowering them and encouraging young girls to pursue sports. One of the first organisations to raise women wrestling team in India, RSPB’s incentive policies including out of turn promotions, increments and the recent policy initiatives 330 days Special Casual Leave for outstanding athletes ; 3-4 camps followed by tournament exposure, off season training has paid rich dividends .
Once again RSPB has convincingly proved Think Sports Think Railways
Ministry of Defence
INS Sunayna in Seychelles
Indian Navy's Maiden Participation in Combined Maritime Forces Exercise
INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria Seychelles on 24 Sep 22 to participate in the annual training exercise Operation Southern Readiness of Combined Maritime Forces . This not only reinforces Indian Navy's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region but also marks the maiden participation of an Indian Navy ship in CMF exercise.
The ship is scheduled to participate as associate partner in the capacity building exercises being conducted by CMF. The joint training exercise is being attended by representative delegations from USA, Italy, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and ship participation from UK, Spain & India.
During her port call, professional interactions with participating nations are planned.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM’s 2001 video on vision for States with Himalayan Identity
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the resolve for the development of Himalayan states remains strong.
In reply to a 2001 video on the Prime Minister’s vision for States with Himalayan Identity, Shri Modi tweeted:
“Thank you for sharing this. Brings backs many memories. The resolve is of course the same!”
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Enjoy IFFI to the Fullest, with ‘IFFILOID’ – Your Never-Ending Reel!
PIB Launches IFFI Newsletter ‘IFFILOID’
Panaji, November 20, 2021
Every edition of IFFI presents us with a skillfully curated collection of the best of Indian and world cinema. To better bring out the breadth and depth of this beauty, to better showcase the stories of the films and the people who create them, PIB has launched a daily IFFI newsletter IFFILOID, your never-ending reel of cinematic inspiration. The newsletter will be issued during the period of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, i.e.,, during November 20 – 28, 2021.
The newsletter complements the Government of India’s other official communications on the festival.
Check out the maiden issue of the newsletter here.
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